Purdue’s John Martinson Honors College ranked among nation’s best by College Transitions

Purdue University’s John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) has been recognized as one of the top 10 honors colleges in the country in the recent rankings by College Transitions. The JMHC ranked eighth in the publication’s “50 Best Honors Colleges” list, based on criteria such as academic rigor, selective admissions and comprehensive program benefits.

College Transitions, a leading source of college-related guidance, attracts nearly one million visitors monthly to its website and publishes the annual best-selling college guide, Colleges Worth Your Money (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024). This guide highlights 200 selective institutions offering outstanding undergraduate education and excellent return on investment, with Purdue University included in the latest edition.

Michael Trivette, co-founder of College Transitions, said his team evaluated nearly 500 honors colleges and programs across the United States. Their rankings considered multiple variables, including admission selectivity, program benefits and academic rigor, to identify the nation’s premier honors colleges.

“Being recognized by College Transitions is a significant honor,” said Jenna Rickus, vice provost for Teaching and Learning and the JMHC. “This ranking underscores the JMHC’s relentless pursuit of innovative teaching methods and academic excellence. Our JMHC students come from all majors, so this recognition is a win for Purdue’s disciplinary colleges as well.”

The JMHC is renowned for its interdisciplinary curriculum, personalized mentorship and robust research opportunities. The college fosters a collaborative learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, leadership development and community and global engagement among its students.

“Purdue University continues to be a top choice school for top students, and the John Martinson Honors College is a big factor when students make their college decisions,” shared Mindy Hart, JMHC’s director of recruitment and admissions. “This ranking signifies the impact an interdisciplinary honors experience can have in supporting Purdue’s transformative education initiatives.”

Learn more on the JMHC website.

Andrea Mattingly

Director of Communication for Teaching and Learning, andrea@purdue.edu